Packers vs. Panthers: 5 things to watch and a prediction

Previewing the Packers-Panthers primetime matchup with five things to watch and a prediction.

The Green Bay Packers (10-3) have an opportunity to take another step closer to securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC when the Carolina Panthers (4-9) arrive in Green Bay for a primetime Saturday night matchup at Lambeau Field.

Matt LaFleur’s team can win out and clinch the conference’s top spot in the postseason.

The Packers beat the Panthers at a snowy Lambeau Field last November, but Carolina turned over the coaching staff and signed former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to be the new starter this past offseason, adding some intrigue to the rematch.

Here are five things to watch and a prediction for Saturday night: